Overview
- Russia announced the measure on November 11, 2025, citing the Foreign Ministry as the source.
- The restriction applies to an official representative of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has no stated end date.
- The individual’s name, rank, and role were not provided in the statement.
- RIA Novosti published the announcement, relaying the ministry’s wording.
- No response from Japanese authorities or explanation for the action was included in the available reporting.